China’s Economic Growth Stumbles to Three-Year Low Amid Global AI Boom and Geopolitical Turmoil
China’s economy registered its most sluggish growth in over three years during the second quarter of 2026, with official data released on Wednesday revealing a weaker-than-anticipated expansion. Despite a robust…
Business Committee Urges Taiwan Government to Reform Tax Policies and Remove U.S. Auto Tariffs to Boost Competitiveness
Taiwan’s leading international business representatives have called on the government to initiate a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s tax and trade frameworks to better align with global standards. In a…
Global: Amnesty chief calls on states to step up resistance to attacks on gender justice and women’s rights at CSW70
The global landscape for gender justice is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility, marked by both regressive legislative shifts and a burgeoning movement of grassroots resistance. Against this backdrop,…
Other People’s Thoughts LXXV
This article marks the seventy-fifth installment in the ongoing series "Other People’s Thoughts," a collection curated by Simon Leys (Pierre Ryckmans), a respected scholar and a foundational figure for China…
Shandong Art Troupe Delights Cubans with a Vibrant Showcase of Chinese Culture at Havana International Book Fair
HAVANA, CUBA – A resplendent tapestry of Chinese culture unfolded in the Cuban capital as the Shandong Art Troupe presented a captivating series of performances at the 27th Havana International…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Unveils Strategic Reorientation Amid Global Shifts
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has publicly released the full text of the "outline" (规划纲要) of its 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP), marking a critical juncture in the nation’s strategic…
JD.com’s $2.5 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Poised for European Union Approval Following Key Concessions












